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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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